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Wednesday, February 27, 2008 12:00 AM

William F. Buckley Jr. is dead at 82

The father of modern conservatism is found at his desk at home.
Katharine Mieszkowski

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  • Wednesday, February 27, 2008 09:59 AM

    RIP

    No matter what anyone thinks of his politics, I hope that we can at least respect his family and his life during this time of grief that they are experiencing.

    On a more cynical note, though, I wonder how long it will take McCain to claim that he is a card-carrying member of the "Buckley Revolution," the way the Republican candidates did with Reagan.

    —Holly Golightly Read Holly Golightly's other letters

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